As well as working with our developers to ensure ongoing development is made accessible we also take steps to ensure page content is accessible. This includes:

Using simple page layouts

Using appropriate heading structures

Using alt text on images

Marking up tables

State when a weblink opens in a new window

Stating file size and format when linking to a document

Microsoft office documents

We will aim to make common Microsoft Office files such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint more accessible by:

Structuring documents using styles to define headings and text

Using alternative (alt) text on images

PDFs

All pdfs published after the 1st August 2013 have been made accessible. In addition to this the most frequently downloaded pdfs have also been made accessible. All pdf’s published after the 1st August 2013 have:

Heading structure

Tagging

Alt text for images

Been checked by the Adobe accessibility checker

Pdfs of publications are all required to pass the Adobe accessibility checker before being signed off with the designers

Large text or braille versions of publications are available on request

Multimedia

All AHRC multimedia content has either subtitles or transcripts available.

Social Media

We use social media sites including Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. As we have no control over the accessibility of these sites, we ensure that we don’t publish information purely through social media but that it is also published on the AHRC website.

Writing for the web

In addition to the actions outlined above, we have also run training sessions for staff in writing for the web and all staff have been provided with good practice guidelines.

Further information

Monitoring

To monitor the accessibility of our website we

Use an accessibility checker

Undertake manual checking by the web team

Contacts

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact: